DALI Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.021 | $2.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.021 | $2.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.021 | $2.10 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 1, 2027 | $0.021 | $2.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DALI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.084 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DALI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 14,286 | $425,873 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 71,429 | $2,129,364 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 142,858 | $4,258,729 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.28%. $10,000 in DALI would currently pay about $28 a year ($2 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DALI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.247 Special | — |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.021 | -40.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.035 | -2.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.036 | +44.0% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.025 | +78.6% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.014 | -26.3% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.019 | -20.8% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.024 | +380.0% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.005 | -97.5% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.202 | +2425.0% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.008 | -87.3% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.463 Special | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.063 | +117.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.123 Special | — |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.029 | +2800.0% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.001 | -83.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.006 | -94.8% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.115 | -12.9% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.132 | +560.0% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.02 | -53.5% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.043 | +4.9% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.041 | +1266.7% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.003 | -62.5% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.008 | -24.5% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.0106 | -41.1% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.018 | — |
Payout risk check
DALI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 0/100).
Its share price moved +7.6% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Dorsey Wright DALI 1 ETF
Under normal conditions, the fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index has been designed based upon the principle that the asset class exhibiting the highest levels of "relative strength," based on current prices, will be the asset class with the best performance over the near term.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Tactical Allocation. First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2018. 26 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DALI distribution FAQ
When is DALI's next ex-distribution date?
DALI's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.021 per share, expected on Oct 1, 2026.
How often does DALI pay distributions?
DALI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.021 per share with an ex-date of Mar 26, 2026.
What is DALI's distribution yield?
DALI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.31%, based on $0.092 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.81. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.084 per share, is 0.28%.
How much does DALI pay per share?
DALI pays about $0.021 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.084 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $8.40 a year.
Has DALI grown or cut its distribution?
DALI has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 5.3% a year (+12.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DALI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.28%, you would need about 14,286 shares of DALI (roughly $425,873 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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